Boards and Commission AppointmentsCopyrighted
September 6, 2022
City of Dubuque Boards/Commissions # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Boards and Commission Appointments
SUMMARY: Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
9-6-22 Overview Sheet
Airport Commission
Two, 4-Year terms through September 14, 2026 (Expiring terms of
Blocker and Philips)
Applicants:
Robert Blocker, 880 Kane St.
Michael Phillips, 955 Washington St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
5 Commissioners total; Currently 1 male / 2 females / 2 openings
Zoning Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024 (Vacant term of Sweet)
Applicant:
Ryan Sempf, 7819 Commerce Park
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
7 Commissioners total; Currently 3 males/ 3 females / 1 opening
Type
Supporting Documentation
Airport Commission Applicants Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission Applicant Supporting Documentation
Gender Balance Iowa Code Section 69.16a Supporting Documentation
Gender Balance Q&A Sheet Supporting Documentation
Details and Openings Supporting Documentation
APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
For Council Meeting, of
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
6:30 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street
APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS
TO BE MADE AT THIS MEETING.
Airport Commission
Two, 4-Year terms through September 14, 2026 (Expiring terms of Blocker and Philips)
Applicants:
Robert Blocker, 880 Kane St.
Michael Phillips, 955 Washington St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa gender Balance Law.
5 Commissioners total; Currently 1 male / 2 females / 2 openings
Zoning Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024 (Vacant term of Sweet)
Applicant:
Ryan Sempf, 7819 Commerce Park
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa gender Balance Law.
7 Commissioners total; Currently 3 males / 3 females / 1 opening
Title 12
Chapter 4
AIRPORT COMMISSION
Amendment Adopted 8-4-14
12-4-1: COMMISSION CREATED:
There is hereby created the Airport Commission.
12-4-2: PURPOSE:
The purpose of the commission is to manage, control, and operate the Dubuque Regional
Airport.
12-4-3: INTERNAL ORGANIZATION AND RULES:
The commission shall promulgate and put in force such rules and regulations as shall be
deemed necessary and appropriate for the order, operation, management, control and
supervision of the Dubuque Regional Airport.
12-4-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city govern
the commission in all its operations, except where the policies are in conflict with the regulations
of the Federal Aviation Administration, the Transportation Security Administration, or the Iowa
Department of Transportation.
12-4-5: MEMBERSHIP:
A. The commission comprises five (5) residents of the city, appointed by the city council.
B. No person may be appointed or reappointed to the commission if that appointment or
reappointment would cause the number of members of one gender to be greater than one-
half (1/2) of the membership of the commission plus one (1) unless the city has made a
good faith effort to appoint a qualified person to fill a vacancy on the commission for a
period of three (3) months but has been unable to make a compliant appointment. The city
must utilize a fair and unbiased method of selecting the best qualified applicants.
12-4-6: OATH:
Each person, upon appointment or reappointment to the commission, must execute an oath of
office at the first meeting of the commission following the appointment or reappointment or at
the city clerk's office any time prior to the first meeting of the commission.
12-4-7: TERMS:
The term of office for commissioners is four (4) years or until such member's successor is
appointed and qualified.
12-4-8: VACANCIES:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
12-4-9: OFFICERS/ORGANIZATION:
The commissioners must choose annually a chairperson and vice -chairperson, each to serve a
term of one (1) year. The chairperson must appoint a secretary, who need not be a
commissioner. The commission must fill a vacancy among its officers for the remainder of the
officer's unexpired term.
12-4-10: MEETINGS:
A. Meetings. Meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the written request of a
majority of the commissioners.
B. Open Meetings. All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the Iowa
Open Meetings Law.
C. Attendance.
1. In the event a commissioner has been absent for three (3) or more consecutive
meetings of the commission, without being excused by the chairperson, such absence
will be grounds for the commission to recommend to the city council that the position be
declared vacant and a replacement appointed.
2. Attendance must be entered upon the minutes of all meetings.
D. Minutes. A copy of the minutes of all regular and special meetings of the commission
must be filed with the city council within ten (10) working days after each meeting, or by the
next regularly scheduled city council meeting, whichever is later.
E. Quorum. Three (3) members of the commission constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business. The affirmative vote of a majority of the commissioners present and voting is
necessary for the adoption of any motion or resolution.
12-4-11: COMPENSATION:
Commissioners serve without compensation, provided that they may receive reimbursement for
necessary travel and other expenses while on official commission business within the limits
established in the city administrative policies and budget.
12-4-12: REMOVAL:
The city council may remove any commissioner for cause upon written charges and after public
hearing.
12-4-13: POWERS:
A. The commission has all of the powers in relation to airports granted to cities and counties
under state law, except powers to sell the airport.
B. All funds derived from taxation or otherwise for airport purposes are under the control of
the commission for the purposes of management, operation, and control of the airport and
must be deposited with the finance director to the credit of the commission and must be
disbursed only on the written warrant or order of the commission including the payment of
all indebtedness arising from the acquisition and construction of airports and the
maintenance, operation, and extension thereof.
12-4-14: ANNUAL REPORT:
An annual report will be prepared, submitted, and distributed in accordance with Iowa Code
Chapter 330.
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Individuals serving on Boards and Commissions play an important role in advising the City Council on
matters of interest to our community and its future.
The City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 West 131" Street, Dubuque, IA. accepts applications for any Board
and/or Commission at any time. Applications stay active for one year from the date of receipt in the
Clerk's Office. Applications to multiple vacancies and reappointment requests require separate
applications.
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Each application for reappointment to a City Board or Commission will be considered without regard to
incumbency. Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee.
Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation
arises, contact the City Clerk's Office or the City Attorney's Office.
SIGNATURE:
Trish Gleason
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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
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Board/Commission Application Form
Individuals serving on Boards and Commissions play an important role in advising
the City Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. The City
Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, IA, accepts applications for
any Board and/or Commission at any time. Applications stay active for one year
from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office. Applications to multiple vacancies
and/or reappointment requests requires separate applications.
Please complete the online application and separate optional demographic
information below
Personal Information
Select the Board,
Commission, or Committee
applying for:
Name:
Please enter the best way
to pronounce your name
below:
How did you hear about
City of Dubuque Boards and
Commission?
If other, please specify
Gender (choose all that
apply) Note: Some City
Boards/Commissions are
subject to the gender
balance requirement in
Iowa Code Section 69.16A
Airport Commission
Michael Phillips
Field not completed.
Other:
Currently serving on the Airport Commission since October,
2018.
Man
Block sender
If trans or transgender Field not completed.
please specify:
If another identity please Field not completed.
specify:
Street Address: PLEASE 955 Washington Street, Unit 333
NOTE: you must live within
the Dubuque city limits to
apply/serve on a City of
Dubuque board or
commission.
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Zip Code: 52001
Preferred Phone Number: 563-590-8274
Email Address(es): aviate79@gmail.com
Place of Employment: University of Dubuque, Babka Flight Center
Business Phone Number: 563-589-3732
Job Title/ Duties: Director of Aviation Student Engagement:
* Manage activities related to student scholarships, career
opportunities for students, and interface with career services on
related activities.
* Assist the Director of Aviation Programs, Head of Academics,
Director of Operations, and the Chief Instructor with operations,
compliance, and related tasks.
* Liaising with industry professionals and managing internships
for the Aviation Department.
* FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) Administrative, Airman
Certification Representative (ACR). Authorized to issue
temporary pilot certificates to flight students enrolled in the
University of Dubuque's Aviation Program.
Please list your experience, I have been in the aviation industry for over 40 years.
skills and or education that * Currently serving on the Airport Commission since October,
have prepared you for 2018.
service on this * Adjunct professor for the University of Dubuque's aviation
board/commission: department, 2008-2010. Taught Corporate Aviation and Safety
& Accident Prevention.
* Instrumental in renaming the Dubuque Regional Airport
Terminal after Dubuque native, Tuskegee Airman Captain
Robert Martin.
* Board of Directors, Key City Fliers flying club 1985-2012
* Private Pilot License 1979, Instrument Rating 1981
What contributions can you Continue with efforts to restore scheduled air service to the
make or state reason for Dubuque Regional Airport.
applying? Follow through with the ongoing projects
* Rehabilitate or replace air traffic control tower
* Construct aircraft hangars
* Construct solar array systems to supply electricity for the
terminal and runways & taxi way lights
Describe your experience * 33 years as an educator in the Dubuque Community School
working in diverse
District (17 years elementary grades and 16 years middle
environments:
school).
* Five years as director of the University of Dubuque's TRIO
program. A federally funded program to increase the
persistence rate of; first generation college students, students
with documented learning disabilities, and low income
students.
Describe your experience
*Public input at Airport Commission meetings on Action Items
engaging other community
on the agenda or on matters under control of the Airport
members to gather their
Commission.
input and opinions:
*Attend monthly airfield safety meetings which include; Airport
Director and or Assistant Director, Transportation Security
Administration (TSA), control tower manager, corporate
tenants, University of Dubuque Aviation Safety Director,
Dubuque Jet Center Supervisor
List two references: Jane Hemming 563-589-3180
(Include their name and Mike Glynn 563-580-1211
phone number)
Are you currently serving on No
other Boards, Commissions,
or Committees?
If yes, which? Field not completed.
Have you served on a Yes
Board, Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes, which? Currently serving on Dubuque's Airport Commission since
October 2018
Have you participated in No
the City Life program?
If so, when? Field not completed.
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Have you participated in No
the Intercultural
Competency Program
offered through the City of
Dubuque or other
organizations?
If yes to the above Field not completed.
question, please list the
orginization that offered
the program and the date
of completion:?
This application is a public document and as such can be reproduced and
distributed for the public. Each application for reappointment to a City Board or
Commission will be considered without regard to incumbency. Misrepresentations
on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. Specific
attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if
a situation arises, contact the City Clerk's Office or the City Attorney's Office.
Signature (type your name Michael J. Phillips
here as electronic
verfication):
Date: 08/03/2022
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Title 16
Chapter 9
ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION
Amended 7-6-15
Amended 9-19-16
A. Commission Created:
There is hereby created the Zoning Advisory Commission.
B. Purpose:
The purpose of the commission is to make recommendations to the city council on
applications for rezoning, subdivision plat approval, and text amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance; to receive input from applicants, neighboring property owners, citizens, and city
staff; to review applications in terms of their impact on the neighborhood, community,
environment, and the city's utilities and transportation systems; and to forward to the city
council the commission's recommendations with the assistance of Planning Services staff.
C. Internal Organization and Rules:
The commission may adopt rules and regulations to govern its organizational procedures as
may be necessary and which are not in conflict with this Code of Ordinances or the Iowa
Code.
D. Procedures for Operation:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city
govern the commission in all its operations.
E. Membership:
1. The commission comprises seven (7) residents of the city, appointed by the city
council.
2. Residents must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
3. Qualifications.
a. Members must be qualified by knowledge, experience, and ability to act in matters
pertaining to short-range planning and zoning, none of whom hold an elective
position in the city.
b. Two (2) members of the Zoning Advisory Commission must be appointed to serve
on the Airport Zoning Advisory Commission, with city council approval.
4. Membership on the commission must comply with the provisions of Iowa Code
§69.16A, relating to gender balance. No person can be appointed or reappointed to the
commission if that appointment or reappointment would cause the number of members of
one gender to be greater than one-half ('/2) of the membership of the commission plus
one (1). If the city has made a good faith effort to appoint a qualified person to fill a
vacancy on the commission for a period of three (3) months but has been unable to make
a compliant appointment, the city must utilize a fair and unbiased method of selecting the
best qualified applicants.
F. Oath:
Each person, upon appointment or reappointment to the commission, must execute an oath
of office at the first meeting of the commission following the appointment or reappointment or
at the city clerk's office any time prior to the first meeting of the commission.
G. Terms:
The term of office for commissioners is three (3) years or until such commissioner's
successor is appointed and qualified. The terms of the cross- representative appointees to
the Airport Zoning Advisory Commission must coincide with their terms on the Airport Zoning
Advisory Commission.
H. Vacancies:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
I. Officers/Organization:
The commissioners must choose annually a chairperson and vice -chairperson, each to serve
a term of one (1) year. The chairperson must appoint a secretary, who need not be a member
of the commission. The commissioners must fill a vacancy among its officers for the
remainder of the officer's unexpired term.
J. Meetings:
1. Meetings: Meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the written request of a
majority of the commissioners.
2. Open Meetings: All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the Iowa
open meetings law.
3. Attendance:
a. In the event a commissioner has been absent for three (3) or more consecutive
meetings of the commission, without being excused by the chairperson, such absence
will be grounds for the commission to recommend to the city council that the position
be declared vacant and a replacement appointed.
b. Attendance must be entered upon the minutes of all meetings.
4. Minutes: A copy of the minutes of all regular and special meetings of the commission
must be filed with the city council within ten (10) working days after each meeting, or by
the next regularly scheduled city council meeting, whichever is later.
5. Quorum: Four (4) commissioners constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
The affirmative vote of a majority of the commissioners present and voting is necessary
except at least four (4) affirmative votes shall be required in the case of:
a) text amendment to the zoning ordinance
b) a substantial zoning reclassification
c) approval, denial, or amendment of a planned district application
d) adoption of any plan or report
e) amendment of a comprehensive plan
K. Compensation:
Commissioners serve without compensation, provided that they may receive reimbursement
for necessary travel and other expenses while on official commission business within the
limits established in the city administrative policies budget.
L. Removal:
Except as provided in J(4)(a), the city council may remove any commissioner for good cause.
M. Powers:
The commission has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
1. To prepare and recommend a zoning ordinance to exercise the powers conferred by
state law. Such zoning ordinance must include the boundaries of the various zoning
districts; the height, number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures in each
district; the percentage of ground that may be occupied; setback requirements; the size
of yards, courts, and other open space; the density of population; the location and use of
buildings, structures, and land for trade, industry, commercial, residential, or other
purposes; and such regulations and restrictions necessary to enforce such zoning
provisions. To this end the commission must prepare a preliminary zoning ordinance and
hold public hearings thereon and after such hearings have been held, and submit a final
zoning ordinance and its recommendations to the city council;
2. To recommend to the city council, from time to time, as conditions require,
amendments, supplements, changes, or modifications to the zoning ordinance but only
after a public hearing;
3. To make such surveys, studies, maps, plans, or plats of the whole or any portion of the
city and of any land outside thereof, which in the opinion of the commission are
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and are necessary to carry out the purposes of
the commission;
4. To make recommendations to the city council upon plans, plats, or re -plats of
subdivisions or re -subdivisions within the city which show streets, alleys, or other portions
of the same intended to be dedicated for public use;
5. To make recommendations to the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission on the
preparation and maintenance of the Comprehensive Plan;
6. To fulfill those duties and responsibilities assigned to a city planning commission in
state law; and
7. To undertake from time to time other specific short-range planning projects which may
be referred to it by the city council.
N. Waiver From Site Design Standards:
The commission has the power to grant such waivers from the site design standards of this
code, as may be reasonable and within the general purpose and intent of the site plan review
and approval provisions of this code if the literal enforcement of one or more provisions of
this code is impracticable or will exact an undue hardship because of peculiar conditions
pertaining to the land in question. The affirmative vote of at least four (4) commissioners shall
be necessary to grant a waiver. The waiver may be granted subject to such conditions as the
commission may establish to ensure the general purpose and intent of the provisions of this
code are followed. At the commission meeting, the applicant and all other interested parties
must be presented a reasonable opportunity to present their views. Decisions of the
commission may be appealed to the Zoning Board of Adjustment in the same manner as
appeals from a decision of an administrative officer.
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Individuals serving on Boards and Commissions play an important role in advising
the City Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. The City
Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, IA, accepts applications for
any Board and/or Commission at any time. Applications stay active for one year
from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office. Applications to multiple vacancies
and/or reappointment requests requires separate applications.
Please complete the online application and separate optional demographic
information below
Personal Information
Select the Board,
Commission, or Committee
applying for:
Name:
Please enter the best way
to pronounce your name
below:
How did you hear about
City of Dubuque Boards and
Commission?
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Gender (choose all that
apply) Note: Some City
Boards/Commissions are
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balance requirement in
Iowa Code Section 69.16A
Zoning Advisory Commission
Ryan Sempf
Ri-ann Sem-p-f
City of Dubuque Website
Field not completed.
Man
If trans or transgender Field not completed.
please specify:
If another identity please Field not completed.
specify:
Street Address: PLEASE 7819 Commerce Park, Unit 300
NOTE: you must live within
the Dubuque city limits to
apply/serve on a City of
Dubuque board or
commission.
City Dubuque
State IA
Zip Code: 52001
Preferred Phone Number: 3192707462
Email Address(es): rsempf@DubuqueChamber.com
Place of Employment: Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
Business Phone Number: 3192707462
Job Title/ Duties: - track government activities
- liaise with government officials
- participate in community partnerships on behalf of the
chamber
- attend community events
Please list your experience, BA, Political Science
skills and or education that BBA, Economics (Policy)
have prepared you for I have worked with city government as an advocate throughout
service on this my career and correspond with the business community in my
board/commission: regular course of work. I serve on the Iowa District Export
Council, a federally appointed role and on the UI Political
Science Alumni Board.
What contributions can you I believe I have a progressive and forward thinking view for
make or state reason for development in the city
applying? Through my work I understand the need to balance the public
good with private interests and recognize the value of
understanding ALL stakeholders points of view
Describe your experience As a student at the university of Iowa I lived and worked with a
working in diverse broad spectrum of diverse individuals. In my role I engage with
environments:
stakeholders from community members to business leaders
and everywhere in between
Describe your experience I lead a committee of business leaders where we engage them
engaging other community in discussion to understand the diverse points of view of the
members to gather their group
input and opinions: Serving on the DEC and Alumni board, as well as previous
work as a representative on the Johnson County minimum
wage advisory committee we engaged and heard from
stakeholders from all walks of life.
I have
List two references: Molly Grover, (563) 690-9200
(Include their name and Andrew Dodson, (641) 208-9801
phone number)
Are you currently serving on Yes
other Boards, Commissions,
or Committees?
If yes, which? Iowa District Export Council, UI Alumni Advisory Board (No City
Boards or Commissions)
Have you served on a Yes
Board, Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes, which? Same as above, also served on Johnson County Minimum
Wage Advisory Board, Iowa City Home Builders Association
Government Affairs Committee, and Stay, Work, Play NH
Government Committee
Have you participated in No
the City Life program?
If so, when? Field not completed.
Have you participated in No
the Intercultural
Competency Program
offered through the City of
Dubuque or other
organizations?
If yes to the above Field not completed.
question, please list the
orginization that offered
the program and the date
of completion:?
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This application is a public document and as such can be reproduced and
distributed for the public. Each application for reappointment to a City Board or
Commission will be considered without regard to incumbency. Misrepresentations
on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. Specific
attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if
a situation arises, contact the City Clerk's Office or the City Attorney's Office.
Signature (type your name Ryan Sempf
here as electronic
verfication):
Date: 8/3/2022
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VACANCIES — REMOVAL — TERMS, §69.16A
69.16A Gender balance.
1. All appointive boards, commissions, committees, and councils of the state established
by the Code, if not otherwise provided by law, shall be gender balanced. No person shall
be appointed or reappointed to any board, commission, committee, or council established
by the Code if that appointment or reappointment would cause the number of members of
the board, commission, committee, or council of one gender to be greater than one-half
the membership of the board, commission, committee, or council plus one if the board,
commission, committee, or council is composed of an odd number of members. If the board,
commission, committee, or council is composed of an even number of members, not more
than one-half of the membership shall be of one gender. If there are multiple appointing
authorities for a board, commission, committee, or council, they shall consult each other to
avoid a violation of this section.
2. All appointive boards, commissions, committees, and councils of a political subdivision
of the state that are established by the Code, if not otherwise provided by law, shall be
gender balanced as provided by subsection 1 unless the political subdivision has made a
good faith effort to appoint a qualified person to fill a vacancy on a board, commission,
committee, or council in compliance with subsection 1 for a period of three months but
has been unable to make a compliant appointment. In complying with the requirements of
this subsection, political subdivisions shall utilize a fair and unbiased method of selecting
the best qualified applicants. This subsection shall not prohibit an individual whose term
expires prior to January 1, 2012, from being reappointed even though the reappointment
continues an inequity in gender balance.
86 Acts, ch 1245, §2041; 87 Acts, ch 218, §8; 88 Acts, ch 1150, §1; 2009 Acts, ch 162, §1, 2
Referred to in §8D.3, 15E102, 15H.3, 23.3, 28A.7, 35A.2, 80.28, 84A.1A, 84A.4, 135.43, 135.109, 142A.3, 148.2A, 155A.2A, 159A.13,
216A.12, 216A.92A, 216A.132, 216A.162, 217.43, 235B.1, 252B.22, 256.5A, 256.35A, 272.3, 273.15, 284.15, 303A.5, 314.22, 418.5, 455A.20,
455B.150, 514E.2, 542.4, 904A.2A
Tue Nov 24 21:20:54 2020 Iowa Code 2021, Section 69.16A (14, 0)
Q: What are the new requirements for gender balance on city
boards and commissions?
A: During the 20091egislative session, legislation (HF243) was
passed that extends to cities and counties gender balance require-
ment for all appointive boards, commissions, committees and
councils created by the Iowa code. In other words, bodies cities
are required to have under Iowa code when they provide certain
functions or services, such as the planning and zoning commission,
library boards and the board of adjustment, with appointed (not
elected) members, must be gender balanced.
Q: What does `gender balanced' mean?
A: Gender balance means if the body has an even number of ap-
pointees, it must be evenly made up of men and women. For exam-
ple, three women and three men must serve on a six member board.
If the body has an odd number of appointees, it must be "one half
plus one" of either gender. For instance, if there are five members,
three could be men and the other two women, or vice versa.
Q: When do the changes go into effect?
A: Cities must have gender balanced boards, commissions, com-
mittees and councils by January 1, 2012. This does not prohibit an
individual whose term expires prior to January 1, 2012, from being
reappointed even though the reappointment continues an inequity
in gender balance; however, cities should start planning upcoming
appointments now, to ensure gender balance is reached by that date.
Making a chart of existing boards and upcoming vacancies, and/
or keeping track of current appointments and necessary recruit-
ing periods would be a good start to ensuring your city is tracking
gender balance, and is prepared for the January 1, 2012 implementa-
tion date.
Q: Is there any option if my city simply cannot find a person to
serve on the board or commission of the needed gender?
A: Yes. Under the new code section, cities that make a good faith
effort to find a qualified person of the necessary gender to fill the
position for a period of three months and are unable to do so may
appoint a person to the position regardless of the gender balance
requirement.
Q: What constitutes a "good faith effort"?
A: There is no hard and fast definition, but cities should be able
to demonstrate a legitimate effort during the three month time
period to recruit qualified members of the necessary gender, before
appointing a member that creates gender imbalance. In addition,
the legislation requires that cities must always "utilize a fair and
unbiased method of selecting the best qualified applicants," regard-
less of gender.
Q: Is there a reporting requirement?
A: No. The legislation did not include a reporting requirement;
however, many cities keep information on their boards and
commissions —including current members- posted online, to better
inform citizens of the makeup of local governing bodies.
Q: How can I recruit more women or men to volunteer for
these positions?
A: The Commission on the Status of Women has prepared a guide
to help cities learn how to recruit gender balanced boards and com-
missions. This resource can be found at www.women.iowa.gov/
whats_new/index.html. The Commission also prepared a guide
called the "Five Step Guide to City and County Boards and How to
Get Appointed" to be used as a tool by interested women to learn
more about how to get involved in city boards and commissions.
By Jessica Hyland Harder, League Government Affairs Counsel
September 2009 Cityscape 22
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DETAILS AND OPENINGS
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Indicates State - mandated board/commissic
subject to the 2012 Gender Balance Law.
Open Indicates Current Opening
X/X/2022 Indicates openings within 2022
AIRPORT COMMISSION
4 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Tuesday, 4 p.m., Airport Conf. Room
Douglas
Brotherton
9/14125
Marianne
Kurtz -Weber
9/14/25
Michael
Phillips
9/14/22
Robert
Blocker
9/14122
Sue
Clemenson
9/14/24
AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
5 Yr. Term - Meets on Call
Laurie
Guy
County Representative
2/15126
Keith
Ahlvin
Airport ZBA Rep. Primary Comm.
3/25/25
Mary
Goebel
County Representative
2/15126
Bethany
Golombeski
Airport ZBA Rep. Primary Comm.
3/25/27
Open
Open
Appointed by 4 members.
unknown
AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION
6 Yr. Term
- Meets on Call
Open
Open
Appointed by 4 members
12/31/26
Open
Open
County Representative
12/31/26
Mary
Goebel
County Representative
12/31/26
Rebecca
Kemp
Airport ZAC Rep. Primary Comm.
12/31/26
Matthew
Mulligan
Airport ZAC Rep. Primary Comm.
711122
ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., MFC or Varied locations
Paula
Neuhaus
Business Prof.-Living/working In
6/30/24
Noelle
Chesney
Business Professional
6/30124
Thomas
Robbins
At -Large outside of District
6/30/24
Shirley
Davis-Orwoll
Arts Rep
6/30125
Donald
Doug
Arts Rep
6/30/25
Susan
Riedel
Arts Rep
6/30125
Nicholas
Haider
Arts Rep
6/30/25
BUILDING CODE ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD
3 Yr. Term -Meets 1st Thur., 4:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Open
Open
Residential construction professional
1/1/24
Open
Open
Alternate Residential construction professional
1/1/24
Open
Open
Commercial construction professional
1/1/24
Open
Open
Alternate Commercial construction professional
1/1/24
Adam
Brown
Alternate Electrical construction professional
1/1/24
Thomas
Townsend
Electrical construction professional
1/1/24
Daniel
Mc Namer
Plumbing construction professional
1/1/24
Open
Open
Alternate Plumbing construction professional
1/1/24
Corey
Valaskey
HVAC construction professional
1/1/24
Open
Open
Alternate HVAC construction professional
1/1/24
C. Blaine
Schoenhard III
Multidisciplinary representative
1/1/24
Katrina
Wilberding
Multidisciplinaryrepresentative
1/1/24
CATFISH CREEK WATERSHED MANGT. AUTHORITY
4 Yr. term - Meets Quarterly
Steven Drahozal 7116124
Jared Mc Govern 7/16/24
CABLE TV COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets on Call., Varied locations
Pauline
Maloney
7/1/23
Garrett
Heidenreich
7/1/23
Ronald
Tigges
7/1/23
Open
Open
7/1/24
Open
Open
7/1/24
Jennifer
Tigges
7/1/24
Open
Open
7/1/24
CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets last Monday of each month, 3:30 p.m., Five Flags
Tyler
Daugherty
6/29/24
Mc Kenzie
Blau
6/29/25
Brenda
Christner
6/29/25
Bryce
Parks
6/29/24
Rod
Bakke
6/29/25
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
4 Yr. Term - Meets on Call, City Hall
Open Open 4/6/26
Carla Heathcote 4/6/24
Daniel White 4/6/25
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Wed., 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg./Housing
Open
Open
Low/Mod Income Area
2/15/24
Kelly
Fox
Low/Modlncome Area
2/15/23
Open
Open At -Large
2/15/23
Open
Open
Low/Modlncome Area
2/15/23
Julie
Woodyard
Low/Mod Income Area
2/15/24
Sasha
Williams
At -Large
2/15/24
Dominique
Jeter
Low/Mod Income Area
2/15/25
Michelle
Hinke
At -Large
2/15/25
Dean
Boles
At -Large
2/15/25
DUBUQUE COMMUNITY POLICE RELATIONS COMMITTEE
2 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Thur. (Feb., April, June, Oct., Dec.)
5:30 p.m. at MFC
Open Open 12/19/21
Dora Serna 12/16/22
Sarah Schneider 12/6/22
EQUITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 2nd Mon. 4:30 p.m., MFC Conf. room 2
Carla
Anderson
1/1/25
Michael
Durnin
1/1/23
Yindra
Dixon
1/1/23
Jake
Kurczek
1/1/23
Janelle
Branch
1/1/24
Klanea
Evans
1/1/24
Maitha
Jolet
1/1/25
Aaliyah
Herrion
1/1/24
Dereka
Williams
1/1/25
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Thur., 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Rick
Stuter
W 11th District
7/1/25
Melissa
Cassill
At -Large
7/1/24
Christina
Monk
Architect At -Large
7/1/23
Alec
Gustafson
Old Main District
7/1/24
William
Doyle
At -Large
7/1/24
John
Mc Andrews
Cathedral District
7/1/23
Tim
Gau
At -Large
7/1/24
Thea
Dement
Langworthy District
7/1/23
Janice
Esser
Jackson Park District
7/1/25
HOUSING APPEALS AND MEDIATION BOARD
3 - Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Tues., 4:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Mary
Gotz
Landlord 1/1/24
Jeff
Lenhart
1/1/24
Gil
Spence
1/1/24
Luke
Hoffmann
1/1/24
Lynn
Sutton
1/1/24
HOUSING COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Tues. (Jan., Aril, July, Oct.), 4:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg.
Charlene
Turpin
Section 8 Recipient
8/17/24
Rick
Murfeld
At -Large
8/17/25
Margie
White
At -Large
8/17/24
Rick
Baumhover
Trust Fund Rep. Primary Comm.
8/17/25
Yindra
Dixon
At -Large
8/17/23
Amy
Eudaley
Housing Trust / Long Range Planning Rep.
8/17/23
Sam
Wooden
At -Large
8/17/24
Gail
Weitz
At -Large
8/17/24
Renee
Kohoe
At -Large
8/17/24
Open
Open
CDAC Rep. Primary Comm.
8/17/24
HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
3 Yr. Term - Meets as needed, 7:30 a.m., Federal Bldg.
Rick
Baumhover
Housing Commission Rep
8/17/22
Open
Open
At -Large
8/17/22
Amy
Eudaley
Housing Commission Rep
8/17123
Jim
Holz
At -Large
8/17/24
Michelle
Becwar
At -Large
8/17124
INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Wed.(Jan., April, July, Oct.) 3 p.m., City Hall
Paul
Lassance
7/1/23
Molly
Valaskey
7/1/24
Thomas
Major
7/1/24
Joshua
Merritt
7/1/25
Gary
Ruden
7/1/25
Andrew
A. Alanda
Victor
Pam
Robert
Christina
Greg
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
4 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Thur. 4 p.m., Library
Bland
Gregory
Lieberman
Mullin
Armstrong
Monk
Gorton
7/1 /26
7/1 /26
7/1/23
7/1/23
7/1/24
7/1/24
7/1 /25
LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMM.
3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Wed. 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Mark
Ward
7/1/23
Amy
Eudaley Housing Commission Rep.
8/17/23
Alan
Vincent
7/1/23
Tyler
Stoffel
7/1/24
Beth
McGrath
7/1/24
Open
Open
7/1/25
Open
Open
7/1/25
PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 2nd Tues., 4:30 p.m. MFC or varied locations
Robin
Kennicker
6/30/23
Justin
Hochberger
6/30/23
Jessica
Ochoa
6/30/23
Jennifer
Tigges
6/30/24
Lori
011endick
7/1/25
Gilbert
Baca
6/30/25
Hobie
Wood
6/30/25
RESILIENT COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 1st Thur. 5:00 p.m. , Jule Op. & Train. Center
Sandra
Evans
7/1/25
Robin
Kennicker
Commission Rep. 7/30/23
Open
Open
Commission Rep. 7/1/25
Katharine
Connolly
7/1/24
Adam
Hoffman
7/1/24
Joshua
Chamberland
7/1/25
Jacob
Kohlhaas
7/1/25
Dean
Boles
Commission Rep. 7/1/23
Lalith
Jayawickrama
7/1/23
TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD
3 Yr. Term - Meets monthly, 2nd Thur. Intermodal Transit Station
Luanna
Gerdemann
7/30/22
Garrett
Heidenreich
7/30/23
Greg
Orwoll
7/30/23
Robert
Daughters
7/30/23
Matthew
Esser
7/30/24
ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 1st Wed., 6:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg..
Matthew
Mulligan Airport ZAC Rep. Primary Comm.
7/1/25
Martha
Christ
7/1/23
Rebecca
Kemp Airport ZAC Rep. Primary Comm.
7/1/23
Teri
Zuccaro
7/1/23
Richard
Russell
7/1/24
Open
Open
7/1/24
Pat
Norton
7/1/25
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
5 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Thur., 5:30 p.m. Fed. Bldg..
Gwen
Kosel
3/25/24
Keith
Ahlvin Airport ZBA Rep. Primary Comm..
3/25/25
Jonathan
McCoy
3/25/26
Bethany
Golombeski Airport ZBA Rep. Primary Comm.
3/25/27
Matthew
Mauss
3/25/23